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FreshBooks

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Accounting for freelancers and service businesses. Invoicing-first, beautifully simple.

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In a nutshell

FreshBooks is the best accounting software for freelancers and service businesses. The invoicing is gorgeous, the time tracking-to-invoice pipeline is seamless, and the interface is more intuitive than QuickBooks. The per-client limits on cheaper plans are annoying but manageable.

What's great

  • Most beautiful invoicing experience in any accounting tool
  • Time tracking to invoice pipeline is seamless
  • More intuitive than QuickBooks for non-accountants

Watch out for

  • Per-client limitations on lower tiers are frustrating
  • Less feature-dense than QuickBooks for complex needs
  • Not suitable for inventory or manufacturing businesses

Best for

Freelancers and service businesses who bill for time and want the best invoicing experience.

Not ideal for

Retail, inventory-heavy, or manufacturing businesses — QuickBooks handles those better.

Pricing

Free

30-day free trial

Starter

$19/mo (Lite, 5 clients)

Pro

$33/mo (Plus, 50 clients)

Enterprise

$60/mo (Premium, unlimited)

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